What are the schools like in Mead, OK?

School district data for Mead is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mead?

The median household income in Mead, OK is $66,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Mead, OK?

Mead has an average high temperature of 54.4°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

Mead, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mead, OK affordable or expensive?

Mead's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mead is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $65,900 and the median rent is $1,049 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mead, OK?

Mead has a violent crime rate of 262.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2275.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mead, OK a Good Place to Live?

Mead is a small town of 363 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $66,875 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Mead stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mead city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.8

Mead's overall cost of living index is 88.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mead costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mead, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$65,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,049	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mead's violent crime rate is 262.5 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

262.5 /100k

Property Crime

2275.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mead, OK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mead sees average highs of 54.4°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mead, OK
Average High — January	54.4°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	44.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mead, OK	National Avg
Population	363	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	12.1%	22.2%
65 and over	29.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silo, OK 4 mi Sand Point, OK 4 mi Cumberland, OK 6 mi Platter, OK 6 mi Calera, OK 7 mi

Mead vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mead, OK affordable or expensive?

Mead's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mead roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $65,900 and median rent is $1,049/month.

What is the crime rate in Mead, OK?

Mead's violent crime rate is 262.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2275.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mead?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mead, OK a good place to live?

Mead, OK has a population of 363, a median household income of $66,875, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mead?

Mead averages 54.4°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mead?

The population of Mead, Oklahoma is 363 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mead?

Key numbers for living in Mead: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $65,900, median household income $66,875, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.